Seamless Pathway to Degree Completion & Graduation with SUNY Empire

The Diagnostic Medical Imaging-Sonography (DMS) program has partnered with SUNY Empire through Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to provide clear degree-completion pathways and seamless transfer opportunities.

This agreement supports students in pursuing associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees beyond the DMS program. Students who complete the SUNY Downstate DMS program and pass at least one ARDMS registry exam are eligible to participate in SUNY Empire’s Corporate and Community Partner Benefits Program, which provides access to credit-based educational opportunities upon admission.

SUNY Empire may also evaluate individual course completions during the DMS program and award college-level credit as students progress, rather than waiting until program completion. Additional credits may be granted for each successfully completed sonography specialty exam. Even students who do not complete the full DMS program remain eligible to receive credit for all coursework successfully completed.

These pathways are designed to support academic advancement and professional growth for all DMS students and graduates.